Economics Case Studies: 100 Real-World Examples with Expert Analysis for Researchers, Teachers and Students
Stop studying economics in the abstract. 100 fully-analysed real-world case studies — from Google’s search monopoly and OPEC’s cartel to Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation and the Paris Agreement — each with narrative, key data, worked maths, an expert quote, and step-by-step exam guidance.
- ✓ Covers 23 topic sections — every major micro and macro exam topic
- ✓ Designed for AP Economics, Cambridge A-Level, IB Economics and Undergraduate
- ✓ 543 pages of structured, exam-ready analysis
- ✓ Academic references included in every case
- ✓ Instant PDF download — yours forever
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Economics is easier to understand when you can see it in action
You can read all the theory you like — but supply and demand really clicks when you see it explain why avocado prices tripled after a Mexican drought. Monopoly power makes sense when you trace how Google came to control 92% of global search. Inflation stops being abstract the moment you learn what it felt like to watch your salary lose half its value overnight in Turkey in 2022.
That is the idea behind this book. 100 case studies. 100 real stories. All of the economics you need, grounded in events that actually happened.
What is inside
Every case study follows the same eight-part structure, so you always know where to look:
- The Case Study — a compelling narrative of the real event, written clearly and accessibly
- Key Data Table — verified statistics that anchor the economics
- Core Concepts at Work — exactly which theories apply and why
- Economic Analysis — deeper discussion connecting theory to evidence
- Mathematical Application — a fully worked quantitative example in every single case
- Expert Quote — a direct quote from an economist, regulator or primary source
- Exam Application — specific guidance for AP Economics, Cambridge A-Level (9708), IB Economics and Undergraduate students
- Academic References — six to eight sources per case for essays, extended responses and further reading
The 23 topic sections
Part I — Microeconomics
- The Basic Economic Problem
- Demand, Supply and Equilibrium
- Price Elasticity of Demand
- Income and Cross Elasticity
- Externalities and Market Failure
- Public Goods and Information Failure
- Government Intervention
- Production, Costs and Economies of Scale
- Perfect Competition and Contestable Markets
- Monopoly and Market Power
- Oligopoly and Game Theory
- Labour Markets, Wages and Inequality
- Health Economics
- Urban Economics
Part II — Macroeconomics
- National Income and GDP
- Economic Growth
- Inflation
- Unemployment
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates
- International Trade and Globalisation
- Development Economics
- Environmental Economics
Some of the cases you will find inside
| Case | Topic | Key Economics |
|---|---|---|
| Google’s Search Monopoly | Monopoly | Network effects, antitrust, the 2024 DOJ ruling |
| OPEC and Oil Price Coordination | Oligopoly | Cartels, Prisoner’s Dilemma, game theory |
| Tesla’s Gigafactory | Costs | Learning curves, Wright’s Law, battery economics |
| UK Sugar Drinks Tax (SDIL) | Elasticity | PED, Pigouvian taxation, public health outcomes |
| Uber and the Gig Economy | Labour Markets | Monopsony, worker classification, the UK Supreme Court ruling |
| Zimbabwe’s Hyperinflation | Inflation | MV=PQ, fiscal causes of inflation, dollarisation |
| UK Austerity 2010–19 | Fiscal Policy | Fiscal multipliers, the IMF’s reassessment, welfare costs |
| Apple vs Samsung | Oligopoly | Duopoly, patents, coopetition, profit asymmetry |
| The Paris Agreement | Environmental | Social cost of carbon, collective action, game theory |
| Bangladesh Garment Industry | Trade | Comparative advantage, value chains, Rana Plaza |
Who this is for
- AP Economics students preparing for AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics exams
- Cambridge A-Level Economics students (9708) working on Paper 2, 3 and 4 essays and data responses
- IB Economics students (SL and HL) building their internal assessments and revision
- Undergraduate students in introductory micro and macro courses who need real-world grounding
- Economics teachers and tutors looking for ready-to-use classroom case material with academic backing
Format and delivery
This is a digital PDF download. After purchase your download link is sent with your order confirmation — it does not expire and there is no limit on how many times you can download it.
The PDF is formatted for screen reading and printing, with full colour formatting, section dividers, and a consistent layout throughout all 543 pages.
“Economics is easier to understand when you can see it happening. This book gives you 100 moments where you can.” — The EconTutorials Team
